Using Larger Doses of Recombinant Erythropoietin (E.g., Epoetin)

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Multiple Choice

Using larger doses of recombinant erythropoietin (e.g., epoetin)
To achieve hemoglobin levels >12 g/dL is associated with an increased risk of which type of disease?

• A) cardiovascular disease
• B) renal disease
• C) hepatic disease
• D) hematologic disease
• E) pulmonary disease

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